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I use this external battery as a backup charger for my blackberry curve cell phone while on long distance bicycle trips and camping. Works great given the small size of the battery. It also charges my mp3 player. Pair this with a small solar charger and you have a great solution for backpackers and touring bicyclists.
When it works, it's great. Then it just 100% stopped working. I used this devise 4-5 times without an issue. When you count on it and it's dead, it certainly will cause you to pick anther product next time. I have heard this from other reviews. Seems to be a pattern. That's exactly what I am doing. No more Macally products.
The first one I have is a little longer than this one. This one is a great size for easy pocketing and it is just as great in power as the the first one I bought. For me this was worthwhile purchase.
I can't wait for my next long plane trip.UDPATE: I've had this battery for about six months now and it's still working great. I got it to work with both my Zune 30 and 120, and since I haven't seen any reviewers comment on its functionality with this particular device, I just want to confirm that it works. It charged my 30 from dead to full in two hours (or maybe less time--it was fully charged when I checked it). In addition to my Zune, I have found it to work with ipods, GPSs, and just about anything else that charges through USB. It does not work with my Motorola VE20 mobile phone, but I think that's because it needs to be hooked up to a computer (needs the drivers) in order to charge through USB.
The battery fits in my pocket and is a attached by a retractable cable. So far this product is a very good solution for me. I use it as back-up power for my Palm, which I use for doing Industial Engineer time studies. This gives me the flexibility to time all day without worrying about the battery in the Palm. I have also used the battery to charge my Motorola cell phone.
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